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May 2013

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Volunteer Dorothy Witke works the loom at Vicary House.

Dorothy Witke: Beaver County by Way of Germany

See page 8 for tips when traveling with medications.

Starting with Women’s History Month in March, we began our first-ever series of profiles on notable women in Beaver County. This is our third in the series. We hope you enjoy reading about and getting to know each of these women. By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News If you’ve ever visited the beautiful Vicary Mansion in Freedom—and if you never have, the weekend of May 4 and 5 would be

a perfect time to do so (see sidebar)—you may have seen an equally beautiful “youthful” lady of 89 spinning yarn behind a loom, working in the gardens or instructing a roomful of school children on how to

embroider, make soap or cook foods from various time periods in history. Dorothy Witke, who officially celebrates her 89 th Continued on page 10

Reminisce about summer childhood games on page 24.

Publisher’s Corner Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Shantessa Hogan Sales Executive: Wallace Webster Photographer: Chuck LeClaire

This month’s Keen-Age News section is chock full of information on gardening, health fairs and community festivals, events for Older Americans Month and even understanding Internet slang. Turn to page 12. Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother ’s Day and Memorial Day.

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ood Samaritan Hospice (GSH), a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, has opened Beaver County’s first inpatient hospice unit. The unit, is located inside Heritage Valley Health System’s Beaver campus, expands upon their existing partnership, which includes the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford and the Good Samaritan unit in the Lund Care Center at Concordia’s campus in Cabot. All locations provide quality, end-of-life care in a comfortable inpatient facility. “Good Samaritan Hospice has the unique privilege to provide inpatient hospice care to patients in their own community right here in Beaver County,” says Good Samaritan Hospice executive director Anzie Kelley. “The unit located in Heritage Valley Beaver is the first and only inpatient unit in Beaver County. This inpatient hospice unit will provide quality endof-life care close to home.” The new 10-bed unit at Heritage Valley Beaver will serve terminally ill patients by providing a higher level of care required to face the challenges of end of life. The Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley will provide a caring, compassionate atmosphere where patients can receive comprehensive management of their end-of-life illness. In addition, the inpatient wing will be a place where loved ones may spend time with patients, providing the warmth and comfort that family and friends can offer.

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Good Samaritan Hospice’s highly skilled interdisciplinary care team of physicians, nurses, professionals and volunteers provide comprehensive medical, spiritual, psychological and social services to patients and their loved ones. In addition to patient rooms and adjoining suites, the unit will include a chapel and a family room overlooking a beautiful wooded landscape. Visitors are welcomed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Friends and families are encouraged to bring their loved ones’ favorite comfort foods, since the new unit will include a well-equipped kitchen. BCSN

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program The Beaver County Office on Aging will once again be distributing the Senior Farmers’ Market vouchers during the 2013 summer season. Following is the distribution schedule for the upcoming growing season. For more information, contact the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (Local) or (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance) Saturday June 1, 10 a.m. to noon. Beaver County Office on Aging, Human Service Building First Floor Conference Room, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls. Monday June 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Baden American Legion Post # 641, 271 State St., Baden. Tuesday June 11, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Mary Byzantine Church, 624 Park Rd., Ambridge. Thursday June 20, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Titus R.C. Church, Titan Hall, 952 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa.

Saturday June 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beaver Farmers Market, Court House Parking lot, Beaver. Monday July 8, 4 to 7 p.m. Beaver Falls Farmers Market, Dollar Tree parking lot (old Salvation Army store), 1927 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls. Tuesday July 9, 4 to 7 p.m. New Brighton Farmers Market, parking lot at Fifth Avenue and 12th Street, New Brighton.

Monday June 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Midland Health and Wellness Center, 901 Midland Ave., Midland.

Thursday July 11, 4 to 7 p.m. Ambridge Farmers Market, Park Road, across from St. Mary Byzantine Church, Ambridge.

Monday June 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Hanover Volunteer Fire Dept., Rt.18 Station, 2697 State Rt. 18, Hanover Township.

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Tuesday June 25, 4 to 7 p.m. New site: Chippewa Farmer’s Market, intersection of Shenango and Darlington Roads, Chippewa United, Methodist Church parking lot, Beaver Falls (Chippewa).

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By Natalie Tyler, RPh., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Gateway Health For Beaver County Senior News

t’s summertime and you know what that spells…V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N! Spending time with family and friends, enjoying beautiful weather and experiencing new sites is what vacation is all about. But before you get to your destination of choice, you must decide what to bring with you. It is important to pack the essentials like passports and carry-ons, as well as clothes and toiletries, but what about your medications? Which medications should you take and how should you pack them for travel? Follow these travel tips to have a safe and healthy vacation. Check Your Medicine Cabinet A month before your trip, take an inventory of your medications. Make a list of all medications you take and which medications need refilled. By taking an inventory of your medications it will help you, your doctor and your pharmacist keep track of your health. Make an Appointment with Your Doctor

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Making an appointment with your doctor before you travel is extremely important. Your doctor will check you to make sure you are fit for travel, determine if you need preventive care if you are traveling internationally, go over your list of medications and make sure you are up to date with vaccines. Your doctor can also give you an ample supply of prescription medications you may need while away. That way, in case of delays, you will have enough medication to last a few days after a trip. It is also important to check with your insurance company ahead of time about how to obtain a vacation supply of medication.

Talk to Your Pharmacist Talk with your pharmacist about your vacation plans and any questions you may have about your medication. While on vacation you may cross time zones or change your diet. Your pharmacist will be able to tell you when to take your medication, advise you about foods that could affect your medication and explain specific storage requirements. Your pharmacist can also help you choose essential medications to pack in your travel bag. How to Pack Medication * The right way to pack medication is to: * Keep all medications in their original containers * Pack them in a travel health kit and be mindful of storage requirements * Keep medications in your carry-on so that you can have them close to you in case of emergency

Wherever you are traveling, you want to make sure to include these essential medications in your travel health kit. For example, an anti-diarrhea medication can help you if you get sick on food or bad water. If you have an allergic reaction, you will want to pack an antihistamine that will not make you drowsy. If you decide to go deepsea fishing, you may want to pack an anti-nausea medication. If you have a fever or pain, pack a pain-reliever such as ibuprofen. And for small cuts, burns or scrapes it is always good to have some antibacterial ointment. Don’t Forget! 4 After you have taken an inventory of your medications, met with your doctor and pharmacist, touched based with your insurance company and gathered all your medications together and packed them away – do not forget to: 4 Take a list of all of your medications with you, including generic names and brand names, and what conditions the medications treat. If you lose or run out of your medications, this list will help you find replacements more easily. 4 Take a list of contacts with you containing family members, your doctor and pharmacist in case of emergency. 4 Check with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to get information on rules for flying with medications. By taking these necessary steps you will be more prepared during your time away. You will be able to worry less about your medications and focus more on the things that matter , like relaxing and having an enjoyable time during your vacation. BCSN

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Dorothy Witke: Beaver County by Way of Germany Continued from page 1 birthday on May 16, still lives independently in the Economy Borough home where she and her late husband, Alfred, raised their three children. “One lives San Diego, another in Houston and another in Atlanta,” she explains, adding that she also has two grandchildren. Her family living out of town is perhaps one of the reasons why she loves to keep busy volunteering. The story of how Dorothy eventually became master gardener and volunteer at the Vicary House really begins in her hometown of Flensburg, the northernmost town in Germany, where she originally studied to be a home economist. “I graduated at the age of 25 and began working in a special program for handicapped children after World War II.” She worked in this field for 11 years. Then one day, Dorothy met Alfred in Austria. They got married and decided to move to the United States. “Those first couple of years after World War II, Germany was still occupied by the English, French and Russians, and we thought we’d have a better opportunity here in the States.” They moved to Chicago and Alfred began a career in civil engineering for US Steel. “It was quite an adjustment and a quite a difference from Germany, especially since I spoke very little English at the time,” Dorothy remembers.

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So she signed up for English classes and began to pursue a university degree. “In Germany, the home economics program was not university based, so I went to a school that specialized in that. Once I was in Chicago, I wanted to complete my degree.” Dorothy worked as a nursing aide in a hospital during the day and attended a community college in the evening to study occupational therapy, which was the closest subject to home economics at the time. Alfred’s career relocated them to several more places, including Pittsburgh, then Birmingham, Alabama

Photo provided by Brenda S. Applegate

Two girls wearing dresses made by Dorothy Witke. and eventually back to Pittsburgh in 1975. Dorothy quickly found work as an occupational therapist at a community mental health center in Rochester, where she worked until 1997. At age 73, Dorothy retired but didn’t stay idle for very long, diving into a master gardener course at the Penn State Extension Office. Completing that course, she discovered that Vicary House was in process of reconstruction and needed one person for their The Vicary House The Vicary House in Freedom was constructed in 1826 for the Philadelphia sea captain William Vicary. The beautiful mansion, overlooks the Ohio River, is constructed of large sandstone blocks quarried from the property and designed in the local vernacular style of architecture. The house is open to the public and offers tours by costumed docents, as well as educational programs, archaeological digs, reenactments, an 1800s fashion show and many more interactive activities for all ages. The mansion’s gorgeous gardens are open in the spring and summer. To learn more, call (724) 775-1848 and ask for Brenda Applegate.

gardens. She volunteered to establish a flower and vegetable garden there, and eventually went on to become master gardener at the mansion. Two hip replacements and a knee replacement later, Dorothy started to withdraw slowly from working in the garden and began taking on more tasks in the mansion. “They discovered that I could do a lot of things, and so I began volunteering inside the house. One of the first things I did was establish a weaving and spinning program, things I had learned as a girl in Germany. I really like spinning, weaving and embroidery. It was part of my growing up. My mother did a lot of sewing and I’ve been sewing my own clothes my entire life.” Dorothy is also involved in several of the mansion’s children’s programs. “We have the children present different times throughout history. They dress in period clothing, and I’ve sewn many of those clothes. The children also play games from certain eras. They learn to cook, make jewelry or medicine bags, sew, or do whatever was prominent during that time period. We try to be as accurate as we can; for example, if we’re making bean soup, they have to

shell the beans and process the corn with a wooden mallet. We use wooden bowls or china with napkins—whatever is authentic from that era. The children also learn the period dances. We are a working a museum, you see. We don’t have artifacts.” At Christmas time, Dorothy volunteers to help decorate the house for the holiday open house. At Easter time, she helps out with an egg roll for little ones. “We make Easter baskets using moss to make a nest for the bunny and we decorate the eggs with natural dye.”

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Dorothy continues her love of gardening by tending to her home garden. “I have a young couple who comes once a week and helps me in my garden,” she explains. “I have quite a big garden. I grow vegetables like carrots, beans, tomatoes, leeks, lettuce, radishes and beets. I have a pond with bullfrogs, perennial flowers, bushes of blackberries, currents and gooseberries, and apple, pear and peach trees.

Dorothy at a spinning wheel. These days, Dorothy volunteers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Up until Christmas of last year, she drove her own car but can no longer do so because of macular degeneration that has left her legally blind. “I am grateful to have many friends who drive me around but I hate it because it takes away my independence. I really don’t like it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very thankful but I would prefer to drive myself.”

“I raise my own plants in my greenhouse. I eat some and give rest to friends and neighbors. For me, it’s not a chore. It’s a hobby. I prefer the outside much better than being inside. BCSN

Come out and enjoy Beaver County History Days

The following sites that will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 and from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5:

The following locations will be open on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. only:

Beaver Area Heritage Museum, One River Rd. Ext., Beaver Beaver County Industrial Museum, 801 Plumb St., Darlington

Air Heritage Museum and Aircraft Restoration Facility Beaver County Airport, 35 Piper St., Chippewa Township

Beaver County Model Railroad Club and Historical Society, 416 Sixth St., Monaca

Beaver County Genealogy and History Center Carnegie Free Library, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls

Enon Valley Community Historical Society, 1084 Main St., Enon Valley Greersburg Academy, 710 Market St., Darlington Little Beaver Museum, 803 Plumb St., Darlington McCarl Industrial and Agricultural Museum of Beaver County, Route 168 and Plumb St., Darlington Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge

Beaver Falls Historical Society and Museum Carnegie Free Library, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls Ellwood City Area Historical Society Museum 310 Fifth St., Ellwood City McKinley School, McKinley School Rd. and 37th St., Beaver Falls (Chippewa Township)

Richmond Little Red School House, 245 Park Rd., Brighton Township

Monaca Community Hall of Fame, 1098 Pennsylvania Ave., Monaca

South Side Historical Village, Hookstown Fairgrounds, 1198 State Rt. 168, Hookstown

Saint Nicholas Chapel, 5400 Tuscarawas Rd., Brighton Township

Vicary Mansion, 1235 Third Ave., Freedom

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Why not take some time and visit some of the beautiful historic sites in our county this month? It’s the perfect time to do it, as the Beaver County History Days Celebration take place on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. The historical sites will be interpreting the particular role they took in post-Civil War Beaver County. Learn how individuals dealt with the conversion from a wartime to peacetime era, and its effect on the local economy and everyday life.

Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging having a senior center gives them a reason to get up in the morning. They have somewhere to go to stimulate their minds. Some people have told us that they were getting depressed being at home, especially after a spouse passed away. Going to a senior center prevented the depression and gave them an opportunity to meet people.

By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News I have been working at the Office on Aging for a long time in different capacities, and I get asked lots of questions. Throughout the years, I often get asked two with a similar theme: “Hey Angela, why do we have all those senior centers? Why isn’t this money spent on additional in-home services?” Then, I get the other side of this: “Hey Angela, I am not sick and don’t need those in-home services. What can the Office on Aging offer me?” My answer to these questions tends to be long. Here goes…

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Our agency does have money allotted for various in-home services to provide some intermittent assistance with bathing, housekeeping, respite care and other services. These services help keep a lot of people, many of whom have some very complicated health problems, at home—where they want to stay. Also, we are mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to offer senior centers, which provide socialization and meals. Yes, there is expense in running senior centers, and I have seen the benefit it has provided our area older adults. Numerous older adults have told me and my co-workers that

Many people have told us that the senior center has saved their lives. When we ask how, we hear different reasons, such as they were depressed and were not eating much at home. By going to the center, they were eating lunch because they had the company of other participants. We learn that some participants have spouses in nursing homes, and when they meet at the center, they talk to others in the same situation and support one another. We hear stories of some participants having similar health concerns, and again they will talk among themselves and support each other. We have watched participants use the exercise equipment or attend exercise classes and lose a lot of weight. Years ago, one lady that I have known since childhood told me that she and her husband went dancing at one of the senior centers weekly. She explained that this was not something they planned to do, but it was essential for her to go in order to stay limber and to keep walking when her challenges with ambulation began. It continues to amaze us that some center participants experience a serious illness, and after a period of time they do not call the Office on Aging asking to be considered for in-home services, but they walk back through the door of the center to start participating in activities again. This is so important now. Some funding for aging services has been

reduced, and we have waiting lists for some services. This concerns us since there are so many older adults in our county. It’s important to keep our older adults healthy and have places for them to go for mental stimulation, to prevent depression, receive good nutrition, and keep them fit and active. In-home services are needed and necessary, but expensive. There is expense with running senior centers, but it is a less expensive way to keep people healthy and at home—where they want to stay.

May is designated as Older Americans Month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. The Administration on Aging’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age.” Older Americans are productive, active and influential members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom, and life experiences with their families, friends, and neighbors.

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* Beaver County Tourist Days at Old Economy Village continue as Beaver County residents are being given the opportunity to visit the historic site for free (based on your zip code). Bring ID such as a driver’s license or utility bill to verify that you live in the appropriate area for the free week. The village is located at 270 16th Street in Ambridge and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. The site was the home of the 19th Century Christian communal group the Harmony Society. Established in 1824, Economy was known worldwide for its piety and industrial prosperity. During May, residents with the following zip codes may visit for free: Monaca 15061, May 5-11; New Brighton 15066, May 12-18. Residents with the following zip codes may visit May 19-25: Rochester 15074, South Heights 15081, Darlington 16115, Fombell 16123, Koppel 16136 and New Galilee 16141. * The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has two Fish-for-Free Days, which allow anyone, resident or nonresident, to fish legally with no fishing license required on Pennsylvania waterways. The free days are Memorial Day, May 27 and Independence Day, July 4. All other fishing regulations still apply. * Memorial Day will be celebrated Monday, May 27. Be sure to display your American flags.

* Save some money by buying consumer items that typically go on sale in May: gifts for Mom, silver, wedding gifts, watches, athletic clothes and shoes, linens and towels, furniture, mattresses and home maintenance items.

Sisters of St. Joseph offer community garden opportunities

* Be sure to remember all the ladies in your life who are mothers, as Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12.

Angela and her mother Elizabeth Gentile at Senior Day at the Mall. * Now that it is warm outside, lots of people decide to do something fun and different, like taking a day, weekend or weeklong trip. Lots of information is available to assist you in this. The Pennsylvania Tourism Office updated its website www.visitPA.com. Thousands of places are listed that you can visit. There are several main sections to the site. In Things to Do, there is information on arts and culture, attractions, activities, festivals, sports, history and heritage and shopping. In the Places to Stay section, not only are hotels and motels listed, but also bed and breakfasts, cabins, campgrounds and vacation homes. In Destinations, you can search the sites by regions or specific towns. Trip Ideas offers one- to three-day itineraries in addition to suggestions of where to stay, what to eat and where to make some detours. Under Travel Tools, you can request a Pennsylvania Vacation Guide and a monthly email newsletter. Get ready to have fun and plan your getaway.

As part of their mission to serve neighbors in need and in commitment to sustainable development, the Sisters of St. Joseph are accepting applicants for their community gardens in Baden. Miriam’s Garden and Elizabeth’s Garden offer raised beds that are located behind the Motherhouse. Participants are able to supplement their food source with fresh produce, as well as help the community by donating at least 20 pounds of their harvest to local food banks and soup kitchens. The purpose of the garden is to: 2 Provide space for seniors and economically challenged families and individuals to grow their own food; 2 Provide hands-on agricultural training for school children and others who are interested in gardening; 2 Provide fresh foods to local food banks and soup kitchens serving Beaver County. “The Sisters of St. Joseph envision the gardens as a way to address local economic and food distribution issues, and provide an environment that can strengthen the health of the broader community,” said Sister Lyn Szymkiewicz, director of Grounds and Eco-Projects. For information about reserving a community garden, contact Sister Lyn Szymkiewicz at (724) 869-2151, ext. 6285 or email lynszym@stjoseph-baden.org.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging Library garden series on vegetable gardening Think outside of the plot this season by adding heirloom vegetable varieties to your garden and experimenting with container gardening. Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners for the Library Garden Series from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. May 8 for a presentation on vegetable gardening at the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Avenue in Beaver. The cost is $4 per person, which is payable at the door. To register, call (724) 774-3003.

Accessible garden available for seniors who use wheelchairs or walkers Seniors of Beaver County are taking advantage of the senior gardens located on Western Avenue in Brighton Township. Several new gardeners have already signed up for garden plots and more are expected. There are a limited number of garden spots remaining; act fast if you’d like to be considered for a plot. But one garden remains open: the raised bed garden is for anyone in a wheelchair or using a walker, or someone who can’t bend or stoop to garden. The beds are raised so a wheelchair can slide underneath, yet low enough so the gardener can reach into the bed to plant, weed and water. Large planters are also available for tomatoes, peppers and more. Of course, you can plant anything you like in this special garden, including flowers and vegetables. For further information about the senior gardens, contact the Penn State Extension Office at (724) 774-3003. Understanding Internet slang

Gardening Corner I like to vegetable garden to grow some of my own food. I love to grow Swiss chard, a leafy green vegetable, since the seeds are inexpensive, it is easy to grow and it keeps producing for months. Some people think Swiss chard looks and tastes similar to spinach. This vegetable is from the beet family. The leaves are green, and depending on what variety you purchase, the stems can be white, red, pink or yellow. It can be quite colorful, and some people plant it for its decorative value. You can purchase a packet of seeds costing anywhere from 98 cents to $1.99 at different retail stores in Beaver County.

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In mid-spring, you can sow the seeds in a pot or into the ground. Chard has a long harvest season. In 2012, I picked it starting in June, and it lasted through early December when snow arrived. After you cut your chard, it keeps growing back. The chard has a milder taste when it is young, and it is good to use it in salads. As it continues to mature, it gets a slight bitterness to it, but once it is cooked, the bitter taste fades away. The vegetable is high in Vitamins A, K and C. Two cups of chard has just 15 calories. Chard can be prepared several ways: raw, boiled or sautéed. After cooking, it can be frozen.

Braised Swiss Chard 4 1 bunch Swiss chard 4 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil 4 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 1 small can of tomato sauce 4 Salt and pepper to taste Clean Swiss chard with water. Do not dry leaves; allow moisture to remain after washing. Chop coarsely. In a skillet, braise the garlic in the olive oil until golden. Add Swiss chard, braise until wilted. Add tomato sauce. Cook for 10 minutes over low heat. Salt and pepper to taste.

If you use email, text messaging, Facebook, Twitter, blogs or other Internet communication tools, you may find that communicating with and understanding young relatives and friends to be a challenge. You will notice that a lot of abbreviations and symbols used look like jibberish. Your English teachers would not have approved! Nevertheless, these abbreviations are here as Internet slang and as a way to save time when typing. There even is an online dictionary for these new terms (more than 8,800 of them!) at www.internetslang.com. Here’s what some of the abbreviations mean: Lol <3 :D BTW TTYL IDK BFF <G> JLMK RDC WYW ZA ZUP

Laughing out Loud Love (heart shape) Happy By the Way Talk to You Later I Don’t Know Best Friends Forever Grin Just Let Me Know Really Don’t Care Whatever You Want Pizza What’s Up

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Visit the Annual Health Fair at Day at the Mall Celebrate Older Americans Month by being proactive with your health. Visit the annual Health Fair at Senior Day at the Mall from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 in the Sears corridor at the Beaver Valley Mall. Sixty vendors will be available with blood pressure, glucose, chiropractic, bone density and vision screenings. Also featured will be Ask the Pharmacist, Dietitian, Nurse and Physical Therapist. WBVP-WMBA radio will broadcast live from the event, and they will bring the Chick-fil-A prize wheel. Plus, there will be more than 50 other healthcare and social service agencies available to discuss numerous health issues. Upon registration, guests will receive a small gift while supplies last, and will be eligible for door prizes and a gift card

drawing. Also, there will be Chick-fil-A coffee, doughnuts and cookies. Visit all of our vendors and be eligible to win a Mother’s Day gift basket. The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, A NiSource Company, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. It is also brought to you by premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark. Donations are accepted and used to maintain and support the program. For more information, call Pat at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (Local) or (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance), or visit www.seniordayatthemall.com.

Answering gardening questions were Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Terry Kusher, Evita Ely, Mary Massironi and Don Buffington (missing from photo).

Discussing a multitude of volunteer opportunities available in Beaver County were Andrea Gilliam (volunteer), Valerie McElvy (RSVP director) and Roz Johnson (volunteer).

Discussing the Call 811 program were Walt Schuffert, Lou Greco and Steve Kuchera with Columbia Gas representatives Bob Hogue and Tony Mosquedo.

Eugene Bowser and Randi Livengood, office manager for the Alliance for Consumer Protection, discuss mediation and solution plus volunteer opportunities through the agency.

Photos by Lynn Webster

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Scenes from April Senior Day at the Mall

Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Beaver County Senior News Survey 2013: How Are We Doing? The Beaver County Office on Aging and the Beaver County Senior News are committed to providing a top quality news publication. Please let us know how we are doing. Your answers are completely confidential and will assist us in serving you better. Survey results will be published in a future issue. Individuals returning surveys by May 30 will be eligible for a chance to win a gift basket valued at $25. One winner will be drawn. Please return your completed survey to: Angela Gentile, Beaver County Office on Aging, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010. 1. Where do you pick up your issue of the Senior News?_________________________________________ 2. Is that location convenient for you? Yes No Sometimes If not, please suggest another location. ________________________________________________________ 3. What is your favorite part of the Senior News? _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What is your least favorite part of the Senior News? __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Do you make the recipe printed in each addition? Yes No Sometimes 6. Do you enjoy the trivia contest, humor and puzzle section in each issue? Yes No Sometimes 7. Do you share or tell others about Senior News? Yes No Sometimes 8. WE WANT YOUR STORY IDEAS! Do you have an interesting story that we can feature? Yes No

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Our Information and Assistance staff answer hundreds of phone calls each month from people looking for guidance regarding all types of aging issues. These workers also help older adults fill out forms for important programs such as Property Tax/Rent Rebate, PACE/PACENET and reduced vehicle registration fee. Our staff mails, emails and faxes information requested, and your donation helps us to continue providing this vital service to benefit Beaver County older adults. Will you help us?

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The Beaver County Office on Aging

Serving you: • “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • PDA Waiver Program • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Benefits Counseling • Day at the Mall • Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program • APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program Beaver County Commissioners Tony Amadio, Chairman Joe Spanik Dennis Nichols Beverly K. Sullivan, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

Services provided through subcontractors: • Adult Day Care • Attendant Care • Chore Service • Home Companion • Home Delivered Meals • Homemaker • Home Safe Home

• Legal Services • Personal Care • Protective Services • Respite Care • Senior Centers • Telephone Reassurance • Transportation

For more information, call or visit our office at 1020 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (724) 847-2262 (Local) 1 (888) 548-2262 (Long Distance) TDD (724) 728-5700 Website: www.beavercountypa.gov/office-aging

Senior Day at the Mall The #1 Resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and service for older adults all at one convenient location!

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and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses ~ HIGHMARK in cooperation with The Beaver Valley Mall Next event is May 8, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.seniordayatthemall.com

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Special Mother’s Day luncheon to be held at Christy House A special Mother’s Day luncheon will be held in the Christy House on Frederick Street in Sewickley on May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Needles Eye will offer new gift for spring and Earthly Treasures will have interesting items for sale as well. Proceeds will go to help children’s and women’s missions. Call (412) 741-5960 for reservations. BCSN

AARP Driver Safety Course If you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a Senior Driver Improvement Program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in this program, you must attend a two-day seminar in order to get a five percent discount on your automobile insurance. The discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-members. Here is the upcoming schedule: Refresher Course: 4 hours Tuesday May 14. Beginners Course: May 22 and 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Must bring proof of taking this drivers course from three years ago. Call and register at the Laughlin Memorial Library, 99-11th St., Ambridge. (724) 266-3857. BCSN

Beaver County Support Groups • Alzheimer Association caregiver support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month April through September at Fenchel Law Offices, 2242 A Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 847-4723. Meetings are also held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of each month October through March at Elmcroft of Chippewa, 104 Pappan Business Dr., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 891-3333. • The Ostomy Support Group meets on the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the education center in the Medical Center, Dutch Ridge Rd., Beaver. No meetings are held in July and August. Call (724) 775-0574. • Panic and Anxiety Support Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at Friendship Ridge, first floor, Brighton Twp. Call Mary at (412) 720-2317. • Stroke Survivor Connection Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Conway Presbyterian Church, Conway; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at Monacatootha Apartments, Monaca; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Stephens, Sewickley. Call (724) 774-1771. • Alzheimer’s Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Villa St. Joseph, 1030 State St., Baden. Call (724) 869-6300 or visit www.stjoseph-baden.org/Villa. BCSN G R

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Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events:

Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities for May:

H Birthday celebration and penny bingo May 9. H Mother’s Day party from 5 to 8 p.m. May 13. Dinner

• Presentation on physical therapy at 10 a.m. May 2.

will take place at 5 p.m. and music will be by Freddie Kelleher.

• Spring tea with lunch and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4. Cost is $10 per person.

H Memorial Day picnic meal. Penny bingo from 10 a.m. to

• Birthday lunch celebration with entertainment by Kim and Jim at 11:30 a.m. May 9.

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• Prize bingo from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. May 9.

1:30 p.m. and music at 2:30 p.m. May 23.

Beaver Falls Circle of Friends Circle of Friends Beaver Falls, 3908 Sixth Ave., Beaver Falls, will offer the following events:

H Dance with DJ Richard Morris from 6 to 9 p.m. May 3. Cost is $5 per person.

H Card party from 3 to 7 p.m. May 6. Cost is $5 per person and includes lunch.

H Trip to Rivers Casino May 20. Mother’s Day 15 minute massages are available; call the center at (724) 846-1959 for details. Visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for general information. BCSN

• Purse bash fundraiser includes dinner, drinks and ten tickets for designer purses May 9. Cost is $40 per person. • Kick off the celebration of Older Americans month May 13. • Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. May 20. Cost is $6 per person and includes dinner. Sign up in advance. • Bingo from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. May 23. • Humane Society pet parade from 1 to 3 p.m. May 24. • Rivers Casino day trip May 27. Cost is $25 per person and includes a $20 bonus. Call (724) 774-5654 to sign up for any of these events or for general center information. BCSN

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Salute America’s Living Heroes

Entertainment and Events 2 Come out to Vicary Mansion, 1235 Third Ave., Freedom, for a Civil War Military weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 and from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5. See what life on the home front was like during the Civil War. How did they do things like cooking, laundry, sewing and sanitary needs? How did they survive? All are welcome and donations accepted. Call (724) 775-1848.

School, Auditorium, 1601 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls. Each section brings to life iconic tap moments of the past and creates brand new moments that amazes audiences. Included in this extravaganza are re-creations of some of your favorite Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly numbers. Tickets are $20 and $5 for students and sold at the door. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Call (724) 843-2941.

2 An adult fishing derby will take place at 7 a.m. May 5 at Hopewell Community Park, 2500 Laird Rd., Hopewell. Prizes awarded to the top three largest trout caught. Must have valid Pennsylvania fishing license. Concessions will be open. Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Cost is $3 per fishing rod, two rod per person limit and there is a fee for bait. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Call (724) 462-6236.

2 A town yard sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 at the Beaver Area Chamber of Commerce, 469 Third St., Beaver. The neighborhood streets of Beaver hosts one of the largest yard sales in the County. Call (724) 773-6504.

2 A concert “TAP” will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at Beaver Falls Middle

2 The 48th annual Ambridge Nationality Days Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 17 and 18 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 19 on Merchant Street, Fourth to Eighth Streets, Ambridge. Enjoy a traditional

festival celebrating the ethnic pride of our melting pot community. There will be numerous ethnic performances of song and dance. The streets are filled with great ethnic food, a parade, crafts of all kinds and games for children of all ages. Call (724) 266-3040. 2 The Old Economy Village garden mart will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18 at the Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Spend a day in the Historic Gardens. Plants from the OEV’s greenhouse and gardens will be available to purchase. Vendors and local garden clubs will offer new and unusual plants for sale. Call (724) 266-4500. 2 River City Brass Band will perform a concert titled American Heroes at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Mainstage Theater, One Lincoln Park, Midland. Enjoy the

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Our memory care residents benefit from a unique “person-centered” approach to care. It involves active listening and the telling and retelling of life stories to continuously build mental connections and keep treasured memories alive. Call Melissa Chambers to schedule your visit.

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Entertainment and Events sounds of the great 1960s hits including, “Let’s Twist Again,” “Under the Boardwalk” and “In the Good Old Summertime.” Featuring dance students from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School. Tickets are $21 to $19; discounts are available for senior citizens and students. Call (724) 6439004 or visit www.lppac.org. 2 A free, one-day bus trip to see the WWII and Korean Memorials in Washington, DC will be available to WWII Veterans on May 21. A box lunch and dinner are provided, as well as snacks and drinks. Korean Veterans are welcome to call and will be accepted on a standby basis. There are four pick-up areas: Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Pick-ups are early and return between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call (724) 709-3614 for more information or to make a reservation. Donations from the public are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to

the veterans. Donations can be sent to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver. 15009 (Attn: Paula). 2 A Memorial Day parade will take place at 10 a.m. May 27 from Third Avenue to 13th St., New Brighton. There will be a memorial service at Townsend Park following the parade. Call (724) 846-1870. 2 A Memorial Day parade will take place at 10 a.m. May 27 in Beaver Falls. Parade begins at 19th St. and ends at Memorial Park. Service following the parade. Call (724) 847-2800. 2 Memorial Day parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. May 27 in Beaver. Line up at Snitger’s Bike Shop and march to the cemetery. A memorial ceremony will follow the parade and be held in the Beaver Cemetery. 2 Darlington Days will take place May 31 through June 2 in Downtown

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Darlington. This weekend celebration highlights the town of Darlington. Friday night there will be a polo game and tailgate party. Other features include local museums, live entertainment, kiddie amusement area, craft show, antique equipment, tractor pulls, yard sales and fireworks. Food and refreshments will be sold. There will be a parade at 10 a.m. June 1 and a car cruise June 2. Call (724) 827-2132 ext. 23 for details. 2 Students in the Jadran Beaver Valley Jr. Tamburitzans will present a lively concert of music and dancing at 3 June 1 at the St. Elijah Serbian Center, 2200 Main St., Aliquippa. Featured regions will be Croatia, Serbia and Macedonia. Admission to the concert is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Immediately following the concert a dinner and dance will be held. Admission for the dinner dance is $15 for adults and $7 for students, which includes dinner. BCSN

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Heritage Valley Heart and Vascular Center concludes stroke prevention trial

he Heritage Valley Heart and Vascular Center announces the closure of the Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Stenting versus Endarterectomy Trial (ACT I). What is ACT I? It’s the second largest multi-center randomized trial to evaluate the relative efficacy of carotid endarterectomy versus stenting in stroke prevention. The ACT 1 Trial began randomization in April 2005. In spite of beginning enrollment in August 2009, over halfway through the trial, Heritage Valley Health System finished in the top 14 sites of patients enrolled. Heritage Valley’s involvement in the ACT 1 Trial complemented their participation in another groundbreaking trial, the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST), which completed enrollment on July 14, 2008. CREST was chosen by the Wall Street Journal as the most

these and continuing our position as a regional leader in stroke research, added Jasvinder Sandhu, MD, coinvestigator in the ACT 1 Trial along with Dr. Begg. BCSN

important clinical trial in the United States in 2011. Heritage Valley ranked 10th out of 117 sites in regards to number of patients enrolled. In both trials, Heritage Valley Health System was the largest enroller in western Pennsylvania. “The results of these trials may fundamentally change the approach to stroke prevention in the near future,” said Richard Begg, MD. “We look forward to further participation in trials like

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When these nonoperative treatments fail and GPOA is committed to working with patients to develop InFuse, and reconstructive/revision surgeries for failed quality of life becomes greatly affected/limited, surgery is required. Joint replacement surgery is the single most effective How commonplan. is arthritis? asonable treatment The ultimate goal for back syndrome. of treats arthritis. The surgery normal alignment of recent by back the Centers for Disease Control tment According plans is toto get thesurveys patient to living their life. Dr.treatment Levy also a broad rangerestores of spinal disorders, the joint, greatly decreases the pain, and helps the patient return and Prevention, arthritis affects approximately 20% ports medicine, time lost from training due to an injury "ranging from the adolescent gymnast with low back pain once again to an active lifestyle. of the US population (nearly 70 million people). compromise the athlete's conditioning, so accelerated to the elderly patient with progressive difficulty in abilitation is are essential. “From the factors professional athlete walking," he says. "Early diagnosis and treatment can often What some of the risk for arthritis? Dr.patient Stephen Hribar he weekend warrior, enjoy treating of all agesof allow the to return to his or her activity in a short There are several Irisk factors leadingathletes to the development is a board arthritis. The most common“The are: advancing age (just like your time period. skill levels, ” states Dr. Kubik. use of minimally It'scertified our objective to relieve patients of their orthopaedic surgeon, car tires...if you drive the vehicle long modern enough the treads will pain and sive surgery in partnership with new restore them to fully functional lifestyles." specializing in the latest start to wear/bald), genetics, trauma/injury, and obesity (one of nology allows our athletes prompt return to their In addition our Cranberry office, GPOA has offices in technical to advancements in the few risk factors you can control). rt.” Patients are also developing arthritis at earlier ages eight other locations from which our 20 physicians knee and hip replacement such as less invasive n before because high school and college athleticsofresult providesurgery compassionate, state-of-the-art, and skilled What are some of the common symptoms surgery, customized patient more wear and tear than in the past. Dr. Hribar finds it surgical and non-surgical Orthopaedic care. We are here to arthritis? components, and the use of ardingThe thatinflammation “technical of breakthroughs improved you with doctors and treatment plans that are the arthritis leads tohave joint swelling and pain. provide newer materials to replace The pain is usually aggravatedand by activity and relieved by rest. right fit. durability of joint replacement resurfacing Forsurfaces. more information, visit www.gpoa.com. To joint In theallows later stages of definitively arthritis, pain treat may also be present lants. This us to arthritis at aat rest. schedule an appointment, call 800-544-9340. Dr. Hribar was one of the As the surface wears down and becomes irregular, crepitus or nger age. ” CRANBERRY PHYSICIANS: first orthopaedic surgeons in grinding sensation may occur with joint movement. Other When itsymptoms comes to the development of new technology, Western Pennsylvania to perform knee replacement with the include joint stiffness and impaired/decreased range board-certified physicians are no strangers. Dr. DiTano oxinium knee system, designed to decrease wear and increase of motion. At times the joint may feel unstable and want to lifetime of the knee replacement. way. ” The end result... activities that you enjoy become volved“give with treating common hand conditions, such as moresyndrome difficult to perform. When these symptoms pal tunnel and hand arthritis, with theare present, Originally a native of Beaver County, Dr. Hribar graduated your doctor will recommend an xray to confirm the findings of oscopic carpal tunnel release and joint replacements. with honors from Gannon University, then attended medical arthritis in a joint. school at Temple University. After an internship and declares, “These techniques can eliminate pain and Jon Levy, MD Jeffrey Mulholland, MD Stephen Thomas, MD Oriente DiTano, MD orthopaedic surgery residency at Hamot Medical Center and With 20 physicians and 9 offices, GPOA is the largest ore normal function to a hand. ” Currently, Dr. Stephen Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Erie, he returned to the private Orthopaedicare practice the Pittsburgh area. mas and Dr. Jeff Mulholland leadinginStryker’s Pittsburgh area to treat the people of his hometown. He has thlon Custom Fit Knee Technology at Heritage Valley been a member of Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic ickley. The technology uses 3D imaging software to Associates since 2007. te a customized knee replacement procedure for each Call GPOA’s Center Township office today to schedule an ent. Dr. Thomas “enjoys being able to build appointment with Dr. Hribar for your knee and hip Thomas Kramer, MD tionships with patients and their families. It's a great replacementNicholas needs.Kubik, MD Stephen Hribar, MD Raymond Drabicki, MD ng to be able to help people get back to fully functional CRANBERRY OFFICE: CENTER TWP OFFICE Like us on Facebook s again." Dr.Arthroscopy Mulholland •agrees, and strives to get his 144 Emeryville Drive, Suite 130 Sports Medicine • Hand Surgery 3627 Brodhead Road ents back in action. Spine Surgery • Foot and Ankle Surgery Cranberry, PA 16066 Follow us on Twitter Monaca, PA 15061 Total Joint Replacement • General Orthopaedics @GPOA_ortho (412) 262-7800 412-262-7800 BRACKENRIDGE • BRENTWOOD • CENTER TWP CRANBERRY TWP • FOX CHAPEL • MOON TWP

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Sounds of childhood games were backdrop to many a summer evening runners attempting to get from one base to the other. In stoop ball, all that was needed was a set of concrete steps, a tennis ball and a sixth sense letting you know when a car or truck was about to pass by.

By Henry Peter Gribbin For Beaver County Senior News

ears ago, when I was a boy growing up in Pittsburgh, summer evenings were filled with the screams of children at play and mothers yelling from back porches for their kids to come home. My sister Peggy and I stayed outdoors until the last flicker of daylight was gone, and it took that last shrill warning from our mom before we found our way home. In those days we didn’t have computers and cable television to entertain ourselves, so my sister and I played games with the other neighborhood kids. We all liked to play baseball, and because the ball field we played on was nothing more than a concrete lot set right in the middle of parking garages, we had to be adaptive in our variations of baseball. There was one game in particular that we played quite a lot called pitch and hit. Unknown to us at the time, this game actually started in Ottowa, Canada back in the 1930s. A tennis racket and bean bag were used in place of bat and ball, but over the course of time, as the game spread, a baseball bat and rubber ball were used.

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In this game there was no base running. The distance the ball was hit determined how far an imaginary base runner could advance. There were two

outs per inning and you could play this game with only one kid or as many as five or six kids per team. When a rubber ball hits a wooden bat there is what best can be described as a “thop” sound. On warm summer evenings people sitting outdoors heard this distinctive noise followed by the thud of wooden bat hitting pavement and the sounds of children racing after the ball. One of the biggest thrills as a kid playing this game was hitting a home run over the far wall. The one drawback to hitting a homer was climbing over the wall to retrieve the ball. On the other side lived a fellow who didn’t appreciate having the side of his house hit by a rubber ball and it took some daring and skill to climb over the wall and return unscathed with the ball. Other games we played, which also had their origins buried in the past, were running bases and stoop ball. In the former, two kids tossed a ball back and forth while trying to tag out

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Shelton King, my next door neighbor, grew up in the 1930s. He remembers playing stoop ball but he also remembers playing a form of baseball called rounders. This game enabled kids to play baseball without having a full complement of players. There was a rotation that kept a player switching positions until he or she eventually made it to the plate to bat. My mother, the former Angeline Krotec of Stanton Heights, remembers mushball as the favorite game of her brothers, sisters and their friends. “It was always boys versus girls and the boys never liked it when the girls won,” she recalls. I still live in the old neighborhood where I grew up as a kid. On warm summer evenings I sit on the front porch, just like my dad did so many years ago. I no longer hear that unmistakable “thop” sound, followed by the racket of kids running after the ball. In fact, it is all too quiet. I don’t know about you, but I miss the noise that children make at play and I miss the sound of a rubber ball hitting a wooden bat. BCSN

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5. When does an American robin generally sing? A. They are not songbirds; B. In the afternoon; C. Early in the morning; D. Around noon 6. Are American robins usually found in small or large migratory flocks? A. Small; B. Large 8. Do American robins eat birdseed? A. Yes; B. No 9. What type of bird is the American robin? A. A type of robin; B. A thrush; C. It is related to the blue jay; D. It is related to the mockingbird 10. Are American robins songbirds? A. Yes; B. No

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Can’t Take it With You A stingy old lawyer who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness was determined to prove wrong the saying, “You can’t take it with you.” After much thought and consideration, the old ambulancechaser finally figured out how to take at least some of his money with him when he died. He instructed his wife to go to the bank and withdraw enough money to fill two pillow cases. He then directed her to take the bags of money to the attic and leave them directly above his bed so that when he died he could grab them on his way to heaven. Several weeks after the funeral, the deceased lawyer’s wife, up in the attic cleaning, came upon the two forgotten pillow cases stuffed with cash. “Oh, that darned old fool,” she exclaimed. “I knew he should have had me put the money in the basement.” Wedding Anniversary A couple goes out to dinner to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. On the way home, she notices a tear in his eye and asks if he’s getting sentimental because they’re celebrating 50 wonderful years together. He replies, “No, I was thinking about the time before we got married. Your father threatened me with a shotgun and said he’d have me thrown in jail for 50 years if I didn’t marry you. Tomorrow I would’ve been a free man!” Taken from www.ahajokes.com.

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